self-assured

[self-uh-shoord] / ˈsɛlf əˈʃʊərd /

ADJECTIVE

self-confident

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assured confident courageous overconfident

WEAK

believing bold brave cocksure cocky expectant expecting fearless full of oneself positive puffed up secure sure sure of oneself unafraid

Antonyms

STRONGEST

shy timid uncertain unsure

STRONG

fearful

Example Sentences

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She was aspirationally fit but unthreatening and strikingly self-assured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Some were self-assured and gung-ho; some were silent and pensive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

“Katie’s a very tenacious, self-assured individual,” recalled Jordan Ball, who was a senator for the opposition party.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

Platt has a boyish face and a soft, self-assured speaking voice.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

She could be self-assured and confident like Aunt Rose.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland

self-assured

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